Strictened promotion standards for students in Dubai for the academic years 2025-2026, focusing on improved attendance and performance.

The Ministry of Education in Dubai has approved new guidelines for student promotion in the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. These guidelines aim to ensure consistency and accountability across the education system, while balancing academic rigor with opportunities for students to recover from setbacks.

The new rules apply to students from grades 1 to 3, 4, 5 to 8, and high school students (grades 9 to 12). The guidelines divide the requirements into three categories for different school grades.

For students in grades 1 to 3, they can be promoted if they complete the required assessments in at least two semesters and attend 65% of school days, or if they fulfill assessment requirements across three semesters. In grade 4, students must pass all "Group A" subjects with a minimum score of 50% and maintain no more than 15 days of unexcused absence.

Similar conditions apply for students in grades 5 to 8. All Group A subjects must be passed with at least 50%, and unexcused absences must not exceed 15 days. For high school students in grades 9 to 12, the threshold rises to a 60% minimum in all Group A subjects, alongside the same attendance requirement of fewer than 15 unexcused days.

The ministry has outlined rules for re-sit examinations for students who fail Group A subjects. Students who fail to reach the minimum passing grade in any Group A subject will have one chance to retake the exam at the end of the academic year. The result of the re-sit exam will be capped at 60, the minimum passing mark.

A new grade moderation policy will be applied across all elements of student records. This policy will focus on project-based learning and final evaluations. Responsibility for fair and accurate grading rests with classroom teachers, school principals, regional supervisors, and the central Department of Assessments.

The guidelines also aim to promote fairness and accountability throughout the education system. The institution responsible for the revised student assessment guidelines for Dubai schools for the academic year 2025-2026 is not explicitly mentioned in the search results provided.

The updated Student Assessment Policy Guide provides a detailed breakdown of the new guidelines. These changes are expected to bring about a more consistent and equitable approach to student promotion in Dubai schools.

Strictened promotion standards for students in Dubai for the academic years 2025-2026, focusing on improved attendance and performance.